Which is shorter, a Mongoose or a Platypus?

Answer : A Platypus is shorter than a Mongoose
The average height of a Mongoose is 53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in ) while the average height of a Platypus is 16 cm, (6.3 in )
NameName:MongooseName:Platypus
HeightHeight:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in )Height:16 cm, (6.3 in )
* Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 48 to 58cm* Duck Billed Platypus - less than 20cm
WeightWeight:2 kg, (4 lbs)Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs)
Top SpeedTop Speed:32 kph, (20 mph)Top Speed:35 kph, (22 mph)
Lifespan in Wild (years)Lifespan in Wild (years):12Lifespan in Wild (years):6
DescriptionDescription:The Egyptian Mongoose lives in hollow logs, burrows, and holes in the ground which are near a water source. They have grey fur with brown dots. They have a low, long body which can be mistaken for a reptile at a distance.Description:The duck billed platypus lives in Tasmania and eastern Australia. It is among the rare sort of mammals that lay eggs. It has otter-like feet, a duck-like bill, and a beaver-like tail. They locate prey by electric fields. Males have poisonous spikes that are very painful to humans.
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Name:Mongoose
Height:53 cm, (1 ft, 8.9 in )
* Egyptian Mongoose - ranges from 48 to 58cm
Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs)
Top Speed:32 kph, (20 mph)
Lifespan in Wild (years):12
Description:The Egyptian Mongoose lives in hollow logs, burrows, and holes in the ground which are near a water source. They have grey fur with brown dots. They have a low, long body which can be mistaken for a reptile at a distance.
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Name:Platypus
Height:16 cm, (6.3 in )
* Duck Billed Platypus - less than 20cm
Weight:2 kg, (4 lbs)
Top Speed:35 kph, (22 mph)
Lifespan in Wild (years):6
Description:The duck billed platypus lives in Tasmania and eastern Australia. It is among the rare sort of mammals that lay eggs. It has otter-like feet, a duck-like bill, and a beaver-like tail. They locate prey by electric fields. Males have poisonous spikes that are very painful to humans.
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